505 Games have announced Hop: The Movie Game for the Nintendo DS. Hop: The Movie Game is a Videogame Tie-in with the upcoming movie Hop. In Hop: The Movie Game, you play as E.B who has to save Easter from the coup d’état led by Carlos and his fellow chick workers. No release date was provided but the Movie is set to come out 1st April and the game will most likely come out around then.
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Milton Keynes—23, February 2011— Easter baskets will come with a new action adventure puzzle game this year. 505 Games, a global interactive game publisher, today announced its plans to release a Nintendo DS™ title through a licensing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing, based on Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s upcoming live action/CG-animated comedy Hop.
From the makers of the blockbuster Despicable Me comes Hop, a new comedy that blends state-of-the-art CG animation with live action. The follow up to the worldwide hit tells the story of E.B., the teenage son of the Easter Bunny. The film is helmed by Tim Hill, director of the blockbuster Alvin and the Chipmunks and produced by Chris Meledandri’s Illumination Entertainment. Hop opens on April 1, 2011.
Play as Fred as you help the Easter Bunny’s son, E.B., save Easter from a fluffy coup d’état led by Carlos and his fellow chick workers! Hop your way through the Easter Bunny’s top-secret candy factory on Easter Island, solve puzzles and sugar shock your enemies as you turn them into delicious chocolate treats. Play through a wide variety of mini-games and modes, including helping E.B. realize his dream of becoming a famous rock-‘n’-roll drummer!
“The videogame is a bright, colorful, entertaining and downright hilarious title perfect for gamers of all ages and is set to be the must have game for children’s Easter baskets this year,” said Ian Howe, president of 505 Games. “Hop provides hours of wholesome entertainment and is perfect to bring on that long road trip for the Easter holiday!”
“With it’s whimsical design and mix of action levels and clever mini-games, Hop: The Movie Game is a lively, fun-filled extension of the movie, said Bill Kispert, VP and General Manager, Digital Platforms, Universal Partnerships and Licensing. ”Candy, chicks and rock ‘n’roll...like the film, this family-friendly game has it all.”
Hop: The Movie Game Features Include:
· Whacky weapons, including chocolate super soakers, gumball shooters and cotton candy canons;
· Movie Locations in 3D — Play through actual locations from the film in 3D, including Hollywood and Easter Island;
· Tons of mini-games, including Whack-a-Bunny, Bowling for Candy and the epic Easter Egg Hunt.
Hop: The Movie Game has been rated “E” for everyone by the ESRB. For more information regarding HOP: The Movie Game or 505 Games, please visit www.505games.com.
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About 505 Games
Based in Los Angeles, CA, 505 Games (U.S.) is the North American division of 505 Games, a global videogame publisher. The U.S. operations launched in May 2008 to bring interactive entertainment to North America on all game platforms including Microsoft Xbox 360Ô, Sony PlayStationÒ 2, PlayStationÒ 3, PSP, Nintendo WiiÔ and DS, as well as PC, online, and mobile. The company offers a broad selection of videogame titles in all genres for players of all ages.
About Universal Partnerships & Licensing
UP&L oversees Universal’s consumer product licensing, film and home entertainment promotions, and all corporate alliances for Universal’s theatrical, home entertainment, theme parks and stage productions. This dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the Studio’s vast library of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing opportunities. UP&L is part of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
EA Have Released A New Trailer And Screenshots For Alice: Madness Returns
EA have released a new trailer for Alice: Madness Returns and new screenshots. the trailer reveals in-game action, several locations, and several enemies. the trailer also highlights Alice's fragile mental condition in both the real world and Wonderland.
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Watch Alice: Madness Returns - Gameplay Trailer in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
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Microsoft Announce 10 Million Kinect Units And Games Have Sold Worldwide
Microsoft have also revealed "Guinness World Records has officially named Kinect for Xbox 360 the fastest-selling consumer electronics device, which sold an average of 133,333 units per day for a total of eight million units in its first 60 days between November 4, 2010 and January 3, 2011."
Source: Xbox.com
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Following one of the biggest launches in consumer electronics history, Kinect for Xbox 360 continued its momentum in 2011, reaching 10 million Kinect sensors sold worldwide to date. Not only were sensor sales an overwhelming success, but Kinect drove significant game sales with more than 10 million standalone Kinect games sold worldwide to date.
In a nod to the recent sales success of Kinect, Guinness World Records has officially named Kinect for Xbox 360 the fastest-selling consumer electronics device, which sold an average of 133,333 units per day for a total of eight million units in its first 60 days between November 4, 2010 and January 3, 2011. The record confirmation comes just after the latest release of the Guinness World Records 2011 Gameris Edition, which features dedicated sections to Kinect.
"The sales figures here speak for themselves," said Gaz Deaves, Gaming Editor for Guinness World Records. "According to independent research, no other consumer electronics device sold faster within a 60-day time span, which is an incredible achievement considering the strength of the sector."
EA And Grasshopper Have Released A New Trailer And Screenshots For Shadow Of The Dammed
EA and Grasshopper have released a new trailer and screenshots for their upcoming horror game, Shadow Of The Dammed. the trailer shows in-game action of the main character, his partner skull, and them both killing enemies. the trailer also reveals some of the games backstory and what you'll be doing during the game.
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Watch Shadow Of The Damned - GDC Trailer in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
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Sony Reveal The Antagonist In Uncharted 3 Is Katherine Marlowe And Release A Gameplay Video
Naughty Dog have revealed the main antagonist in Uncharted 3. Katherine Marlowe is a cold calculating leader of a secret society dating back to the court of Queen Elizabeth I. she has a rivalry with Nathan Drake over his Sir Francis Drake’s ring. Naughty Dog have released a gameplay video showing Katherine Marlowe in action.
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Source: EU Playstation
Zero Punctuation - Bulletstorm
This weeks Zero Punctuation is on Bulletstorm. People Can Fly made on of Yahtzee's favourite shooters ever, but will the partnership with Epic remove all the fun Yahtzee expects from the game and leave behind a pretty cover based shooter?
Sony Announce PS3 Firmware Update 3.60 Brings Online Storage For Game Saves For PS+ Members
Sony have announced Playstation 3 Firmware update 3.60 comes out tomorrow. the update brings Online Game Save Storage to Playstation Plus Members. each member will have access to 150MB of storage space, which should be enough for 1000 game saves. if a game has copy protection, you can still copy them to online storage but they can't be accessed for 24 hours.
To copy a game save to online storage, highlight the game save you want to store in the [Saved Data Utility (PS3)], press the triangle button to bring up the options, select “copy” and then select “Online Storage” as the destination. In turn, you can access your Online Storage list via [Saved Data Utility (PS3)] when signed into PlayStation Network on a friend’s PS3 and download your stored game saves to carry on your game from where you left off.
If your Playstation Plus Subscription expires whilst you have game saves in the Online Storage you won't be able to access the saves until you renew your subscription. Game saves will be kept online for 6 months.
Source: EU Playstation Blog
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